Brookfield East class of 2022 Sneak Peek | Hannah
I finally found the person that people are always talking about when they say, “oh, she’s a ray of sunshine” Hannah was a real bright spot in my day when I photographed her for her senior portraits.
She had the perfect outfits and accessories, her smile lit up the room (okay, we were outside, but still) and we had a great time creating some AMAZING images. Here is just one of them.
Hannah, enjoy your Sneak Peek!
If you’re reading this, you may fall into one of three categories:
You’re fascinated with what I have to say. (I’m sorry.)
You have yet to book your senior portraits. (I’m here!)
You’ve booked your senior session but still have no idea what to wear.
You want to look your best, I get it. And you want to look like YOU. To help you pick the perfect outfits for your high school senior portraits, here are a few tips so you’re not staring at your closet helplessly on the day of your session!
7 WARDROBE TIPS FOR SENIOR PHOTOS
1 // AVOID TOO-BRIGHT COLORS
We love color as much as anyone, but too-bright colors can distract from the subject of your photos: YOU. Some bright colors will even wash out your skin and clash with your surroundings. Instead, go with neutral colors or jewel tones (think classic black, steel gray, navy blue, emerald green) that flatter any skin tone and pair perfectly with both garden backgrounds as well as a more urban setting.
2 // CHOOSE FROM THE CLOTHES YOU OWN
The best way to express your personality is through clothing you already own and love. While I definitely won’t stop you from buying something new (hello, shopping spree!), doing so means you risk something not fitting or not looking just right on the day of your session. The perfect outfit for you looks like you. If you have a favorite dress or shirt, wear it!
3 // STAY AWAY FROM GRAPHICS + LOGOS
While a solid T-shirt is a great casual look, a graphic tee or shirt with words or logos on it can really date your photos — or even create cringe-worthy images where only part of a word or phrase is shown. (Oops!) Of course there is one exception to this rule: school spirit will never get old!
4 // SHARE YOUR CULTURE
Even if you don’t wear traditional clothes from your culture to school, they can be a beautiful choice for your senior portraits. Ethnic apparel can be a wonderful way to express your heritage and a timeless choice for your images.
5 // PICK VERSATILITY + COMFORT
When taking your senior portraits, your photographer will likely have you in a variety of poses, so make sure you choose outfits. that are comfortable and look good whether you’re standing, sitting, or even lying down. Constantly having to readjust can be annoying, and an overly tight or restrictive outfit really limits the amount of poses available to you. On the other hand, clothing that is way too loose will not flatter you in any way.
6 // UNDERGARMENTS MATTER
Yes, I’m going there. What you wear under your clothes is just as important as the clothes themselves. If you’re planning on wearing white, choose nude colored underwear. Wearing a short skirt? Don’t forget shorts underneath so you’re not limited to standing poses. And guys, we don’t want your boxers peeking out from your shorts. When choosing your outfits for your session, try them on to make sure everything looks good and fits right.
7 // VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE
Chances are you have more than one style, and your outfit choices should reflect that. Your best bet is to choose both a casual outfit AND a more formal outfit, like a dress or suit jacket. Having different styles gives your images more variety and will give you even more photos to love.
Need more help? Still not sure what to wear for your photos?
Once your session is booked, we’ll schedule a Pre-Session Consultation. At that appointment, I can answer more wardrobe questions and help you narrow down your options.
